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English noun: breechblock

1. breechblock (artifact) a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing


Synonymsbreech closer


Broader (hypernym)block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage


Part meronymbreech, rear of barrel, rear of tube









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